Patient's question:
Boy, who is already 7 years old, initially said that he felt pain when swallowing things. It was noticed that swallowing seemed a bit difficult, and it was accompanied by low fever. Please ask: How should high fever caused by tonsillitis in children be treated?Doctor's answer:
The treatment of pediatric tonsillitis can involve selecting sensitive antibiotics based on bacterial culture, or it can be combined with local treatment methods such as tonsillar crypt irrigation or intratonsillar medication, which are all effective. If the child has severe sore throat, it is recommended to provide pain relief medication based on the situation. If the child also has a fever, it is advisable to take fever-reducing medication as needed. However, if the fever persists, it is essential to seek medical attention promptly. In addition to these drug treatments, if the child frequently experiences recurrent tonsillitis, surgical treatment may also be recommended. During treatment, it is important to maintain a light diet and focus on a liquid diet.